Materials Science And Engineering: An Introduction, 6th Ed

Building on the extraordinary success of five best-selling editions, Bill Callister's new Sixth Edition of Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction continues to promote student understanding through clear and concise writing and familiar terminology that is not beyond student comprehension. Topics are organized and explained in an approachable manner, so that even instructors who do not have a strong materials background can teach from this user-friendly text. · Atomic Structure and Inter-atomic Bonding · The Structure of Crystalline Solids · Imperfections in Solids · Diffusion · Mechanical Properties of Metals · Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms · Failure · Phase Diagrams · Phase Transformations in Metals: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties · Thermal Processing of Metal Alloys · Metals Alloys · Structures and Properties of Ceramics · Applications and Processing of Ceramics · Polymer Structures · Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers · Composites · Corrosion and Degradation of Materials · Electrical Properties · Thermal Properties · Magnetic Properties · Optical Properties · Materials Selection and Design Considerations · Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering